Origin
South Portland, ME
Morning in South Portland on Saturday
Local time
7:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from South Portland, ME to Rumford, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 47m
Distance
78.6 mi
127 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Portland, ME
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Rumford, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Portland, ME to Rumford, ME covers 78.6 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Auburn Road, Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.2 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.3 miles from South Portland, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 22.2 mi | 23m |
| Auburn Road | 19.4 mi | 24m |
| Washington Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Pleasant Street | 4 mi | 5m |
| State Route 108 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Turner Road | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Turner Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Center Street | 2.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 22.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland, ME and Rumford, ME.
1
Start on Pine Street
60 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pine Street
2
Turn sharp left onto Broadway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
3
Continue on ME 77
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Casco Bay Bridge
4
Turn straight onto ME 77
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
York Street
5
Turn left onto ME 77
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
6
Continue on ME 100
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Forest Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
200 ft
·
9 sec
8
Turn slight right onto ME 100
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Avenue
9
Turn left onto ME 26; ME 100
262 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on ME 26; ME 100
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Auburn Street
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on ME 26; ME 100
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Gray Road
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Use the left lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
14
Merge onto I 95
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Maine Turnpike
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; ME 4
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Street
18
Merge onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
Minot Avenue
19
Continue on ME 4
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Union Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Merge onto ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner Road
22
Continue on ME 4
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Auburn Road
23
Continue on ME 4
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Federal Road
24
Turn left onto ME 108
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Canton Road
25
Continue on Turner Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Turner Road
26
Continue on ME 108
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Turner Street
27
Continue on ME 108
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Pleasant Street
28
Continue on ME 108
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Auburn Road
29
Continue on ME 108
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Oxford Road
30
Continue on ME 108
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 108
31
Continue on ME 108
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
32
Turn right onto US 2
497 ft
·
16 sec
·
Franklin Street
33
Turn right onto US 2
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Rumford Avenue
34
Continue on US 2
301 ft
·
10 sec
·
Rumford Avenue
35
Keep slight right at fork onto US 2
441 ft
·
17 sec
·
Rumford Avenue
Use the right lane.
36
Turn left onto US 2
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Hancock Street
37
Arrive at destination
US 2
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.3 miles from South Portland, ME, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.3 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rumford, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving South Portland, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from South Portland, ME
This is one driving day of about 78.6 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from South Portland, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 22.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.3 miles from South Portland, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 78.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broadway
Turn sharp left onto Broadway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
ME 26; ME 100 / Washington Avenue
Turn left onto ME 26; ME 100 / Washington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
8.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
8.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
7
78.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
|
US 2 / Rumford Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto US 2 / Rumford Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.09 one way
$26.19 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $14.53 | $29.06 |
| premium | $5.07 | $15.68 | $31.35 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $17.33 | $34.65 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.34
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Maine Turnpike
(22.2 mi)
$1.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
| Efficient EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.88 | $3.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.4 | 0 | $11.00 | $5.03 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rumford, ME
Morning in Rumford on Saturday
Local time
7:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
1h 47m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
78.6 mi in 1h 47m — 32% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Maine Turnpike.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.2 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broadway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.6 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broadway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 6.3 miles (ME 26; ME 100 / Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
491 ft
25 ft
Total Climb
641 ft
Total Descent
175 ft
Highest Point
491 ft
~78.6 mi in
Elevation Range
466 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from South Portland, ME to Rumford, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.
Augusta
8.8 mi in
|
~16m
About the Cities
Starting in South Portland, ME
Full guide →South Portland is a city in Maine.
Top landmarks
- • Spring Point Ledge Light — lighthouse in South Portland, Maine, United States of America
- • State Reform School Historic District — campus in South Portland, Maine, United States
Arriving in Rumford, ME
Full guide →Founded 1782
Rumford is a city in the River Valley area of the Lakes and Mountains region of Maine.
Top landmarks
- • Strathglass Park District — historic district in Maine, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 78.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.2 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $8.34 in tolls one way, starting with Bay Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Rumford, ME before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broadway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 6.3 miles (ME 26; ME 100 / Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rumford, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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